The Association for Manufacturing Excellence (AME)

I can't wait to see everyone in Atlanta in a few short months. It is truly going to be a fabulous 40th birthday for the Association for Manufacturing Excellence. #ame #sama Mark Graban Marc Kuzik, P.Eng. Mark Preston Michael Glenn Marshall Rich Fitzgerald Billy Ray Taylor Robert O. Martichenko Scott Luton Peggy G. Jennifer Snow-Boscolo Douglas Carlberg Bruce Hamilton Mohamed Saleh, Ph.D. Lisa Weis Jeff Fuchs April T. Deondra Wardelle Melisa Buie Barry McCarthy Terry Spalding Raaghavan Venkatram, CPIM, LBC Cheryl Jekiel Jonathan Jones Richard Lebovitz David Siebert Diem Lewis Ryan Zeng, CSSBB, LSC, PgMP Katie Anderson Tracy ORourke John M. Rubio Jerry Wright, PE, MBA Amish Chadha Jimmy Timm Rebecca Michalik GAICD Laura Robertson Tim Odokeychuk

"Summer has always been my ideal time to get lost in a good book. Perhaps my reading brain surfaces because we tend to take more vacations this time of year. Or it knows that July is the calm before the conference season storm." Kimberlee (Kim) Humphrey shares in this week's CEO message. "As peaceful as the solitary experience of reading a book remains, the shared experience of discussing that book with an equally thoughtful fan is unmatched." What are you reading this summer? Share your current reads and recommendations in the comments. The AME Home Team just read WILD by Cheryl Strayed - so inspiring! Read the full letter below. #AME #CEO #ceoleadership #peoplecentricleadership #summerreading #books #continuousimprovement #newideas

🌟 Conference Countdown: 14 weeks till AME Atlanta 2024 🌟 Program theme: DEVELOPING AN EVOLVING WORKFORCE In a world where things are constantly changing, our workforce is no exception. With more people and a more expansive diversity of people, our workforce is experiencing a big shift. But here's the scoop: we're all in this together, dealing with the same challenge of a changing workforce. We explore how companies are getting ready for this shake-up. Let's dive into how they're helping their teams evolve and adapt in this ever-changing world. Join us to connect with others, learn about these strategies and see how businesses are transforming to tackle the future head-on. Discover sessions that explore this fifth and final conference program theme here: https://lnkd.in/gMVgquxy #AME40th #AMEconference #AMEAtlanta #AMEis40 #AMEevents Kimberlee (Kim) Humphrey Sara Kadon O'Hara Desiree Dolecki, CMP Barbara Clayton Jessi Elder Meghna Kamboj Melisa Buie Dr. William Harvey, RBLP-T, CMQ/OE Lynne Johnson, P.Eng. Ellen Sieminski Diem Lewis Dale Gehring Marc Kuzik, P.Eng. April T. Sabrina McCorvey, MBA, LSSMBB

🌟 Exciting News! 🌟 Whether you’re registered for The Association for Manufacturing Excellence (AME) Atlanta 2024 Conference or still considering, join us for this informative free virtual event, AskME: Navigating AME Atlanta 2024. Discover all the incredible offerings at the AME Atlanta 2024 conference and learn how to make the most of your investment. Don't miss this opportunity to get the inside scoop and have your questions answered! 📅 Date: Thursday, July 25 🕒 10 a.m. Eastern Register now and get ready to unlock the full potential of your AME Atlanta 2024 experience: https://lnkd.in/dyWxzAFY #AME40th #AMEConference #AMEis40 #AMEAtlanta Diem Lewis Ellen Sieminski Dr. William Harvey, RBLP-T, CMQ/OE Sara Kadon O'Hara Kimberlee (Kim) Humphrey Jessi Elder Sabrina McCorvey, MBA, LSSMBB Melisa Buie April T. Lynne Johnson, P.Eng.

"Leadership is NOT telling people what they 'should do.' How many times have you heard the phrase, 'You should….?' How does that make you feel? Does it make you want to change?" Kimberlee (Kim) Humphrey shares in this week's CEO message. "Studies show that this approach is simply not effective. However, when we show people (model the way) by our actions, people will follow." Click the link below to learn more about people-centric leadership (PCL), a core value of AME that emphasizes empathy, active listening, collaboration and empowerment. #AME #CEO #ceoleadership #peoplecentricleadership #organizationalculture

AME is thrilled to announce that Wendy K. Smith, the Dana J. Johnson professor of management and faculty director of the Women's Leadership Initiative at the Lerner College of Business and Economics, University of Delaware, will present at as a #keynotespeaker at AME Atlanta 2024 this October. An organizational psychologist, management thought leader, and leading expert on the Power of Paradox, Wendy Smith is on a mission to help individuals and organizations turn our problems into possibilities. Smith co-authors the business bestseller "Both/And Thinking: Embracing Creative Tensions to Solve Your Toughest Problems." She is a Thinkers50 Breakthrough Idea Award winner, the top 1% most-cited researcher for five years in a row, and one of the youngest people named as an Academy of Management Fellow. As an organizational psychologist, she is a leading expert on the power of paradox, applying both/and thinking to help us innovate, change, and generate more creative, sustainable solutions to our toughest challenges. In her talks, Smith brings science-based research to life with real-world stories to captivate and motivate her audiences. In her keynote session, "Leadership of the future: The Power of AND," learn how we can address our greatest challenges by embracing paradox and applying both/and thinking. Learn more about this inspiring keynote here: https://lnkd.in/gSuNtE6h #AMEConference #AMEAtlanta #AME40th #AMEis40 #sharingbestpractices #professionaldevelopment #networkingforleaders #manufacturingexcellence #leanleadership #leadershipdevelopment

🌟 Conference Countdown: 15 weeks till AME Atlanta 2024 🌟 Program theme: COACHING THE PRACTICE OF PROBLEM-SOLVING TOGETHER Today's workplaces face many new problems. Solving these problems is essential for personal growth and improving work environments. We want to explore how different teams work together to fix things. By telling their stories, we want to show how teams solve problems, create new things and improve work. It's not just about fixing issues; it's about how solving problems helps people and companies. Let's learn how teams with different skills help each other and make remarkable changes at work! AME Atlanta 2024 keynote speaker, Tim Hobbs, covers this program theme in his keynote session. Hobbs is featured on Mark Graban's Lean Blog Interviews Podcast. You can listen to the podcast episode, "Tim Hobbs: AME Keynote Speaker and Passionate Problem Solver" here: https://lnkd.in/deKR7E4b #AME40th #AMEconference #AMEAtlanta #AMEis40 #AMEevents

📢 How effective is your organization’s approach to enterprise excellence? 💡Is it as good as people think? 💡How well does your senior #leadership perceive it; are they engaged? 💡What does world-class #operationalexcellence really look like? 💡What next steps will accelerate your pathway to excellence? Join Entegris and AME's VP of awards, Michael Bremer, in a two-day in-person workshop that will enhance transformational change leaders’ abilities to assess #enterpriseexcellence more effectively. In this session, "The Pathway to Excellence: How to lead and assess organizational transformation," you will gain a deeper understanding of highly effective improvement practices and enhance skills to assess and communicate your organization’s true improvement maturity. Mark your calendars for this innovative session in Bedford, MA on Tuesday, August 27 - Wednesday, August 28, 2024. Learn more and register here at the link below. #AMEevents

Do you volunteer or advocate for causes you are passionate about? Please share in the comments how you give back! "The AME Home Team members are dedicated, talented individuals working diligently every day to make the AME an incredible organization in which to share, learn and grow. Did you know they are also passionate volunteers outside of AME?" Kimberlee (Kim) Humphrey shared in her CEO message. "In addition to all they do for AME, they find time to contribute their energy and talents to other personal organizations, many of them nonprofits, like AME." Learn how the AME Home Team gives back to their communities at the link below. We've shared inspirating organizations you will want to hear more about! #AME #CEO #ceoleadership #volunteerism #givingback

🌟 Conference Countdown: 16 weeks till AME Atlanta 2024 🌟 Program theme: STRIKING A BALANCE: INTEGRATING PEOPLE & AI Discover how blending technology with human expertise leads to better outcomes. We'll clear up AI myths so you can grasp the concept better. We'll also talk about the risks and chances AI brings for a better future. Let's connect the dots between tech and people, evolve our understanding, and transform how we see AI's potential. We want to help you navigate AI confidently and responsibly for a future full of cool innovations and smart choices. Discover conference sessions focused on this innovative theme here: https://lnkd.in/gMVgquxy #AME40th #AMEconference #AMEAtlanta #AMEis40 #AMEevents